how to preserve fresh herbs

I don't know about you, but the frugal side of me cringes at the unused herbs wilting in my refrigerator. So I
thought I'd offer a few online resources for how to preserve homegrown herbs. Click
here to read about how to
freeze herbs, a method that works best for delicate herbs such as basil or cilantro.
And here is a description of how to dry herbs,
which is an effective way to preserve sturdier herbs such as rosemary or thyme. I've also
included a link for how to preserve basil, which
includes advice for blanching the basil to help maintain its bright green color.
And finally, here is a chart,
courtesy of BBC Food, showing the best methods for preserving different kinds of fresh herbs, as well as suggested uses for herbs and instructions for making herb vinegars.

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